Media Arts/Business/Management/Publications

M01. Toronto
Manager/Agent/Presenter/Experienced Musician, now highly expert in all aspects of the business/industry as presenter of workshops/seminars. Interested in traditional mentorship as well as workshops and seminars

M02. Toronto
Editor of a highly successful music magazine & owner of an artist direction company. Interested in offering one on-one mentorship in media training: how to get exposure, how to do interviews, etc.

M03. Calgary 
My skills are broad, administration, marketing, publicity, building EPKs & promotion for artists, guiding musicians in grant, showcase and festival applications, preparing for recording, video production, voice production (I’m a clinician), preparation for performance and more. I’m an advocate for the arts and considered a pioneer in some of the things I’ve done (and continue to do) in my career.

M04. Toronto
An experienced music industry executive prepared to teach the ins and outs of the music business. She will help you trust your instincts and build a database of contacts to assist you in moving forward with your career.

Composers/Arrangers/Music Directors

M05. Toronto
Composer/conductor in many genres from symphonic to opera, operetta, songwriting, etc. Experienced composer/conductor interested in one-on-one mentorship in composition that emphasizes passing on the “hard-earned” lessons of his artistic and business experience. Also, willing to do residencies and workshops.

M06. Grimsby, Ontario
Composer/inventor of instruments/educator and Non-fiction writer in artistic practice. Cutting edge acoustic and electronic composer. Interested in offering all types of mentorships in sound as medium, basic electronics, etc. as well as providing mentorship for the creation of a new piece.

M07. Stratford
Composer/songwriter/musical director with extensive experience offering one on one mentorships

M08. Winnipeg
Musician/Composer teaches “Finale” music notation software & musical arranging to musicians enhancing their skills.

M19. Toronto
Five-time JUNO Award nominee and Galaxie Rising Star Award winner. A producer,
songwriter, guitarist, and creator of original IP for film, TV, and stage musicals, he has shared studios and stages with platinum artists like Triumph, Tom Cochrane and John Mayer, achieved Top 10 hits, and contributed music to major films and TV shows. Co-founder of Mojumbi Entertainment and creator of the animated series Riley Rocket, Looks forward to inspiring the next generation of creators with his unparalleled expertise and decades of entertainment industry insights and experience.

M20. Victoria BC
My compositions have been heard worldwide. All Faces, a choral and percussion work, had its World Premiere in The Beijing Concert Hall. The Healing Heart Of The First People Of This Land premiered in 2006 at Benaroya, conducted by Maestro Gerard Schwarz. The Spirit Of Haida Gwaii an oratorio with texts by Internationally celebrated Haida Artist, Bill Reid has had numerous performances and international broadcasts. Many of my projects involve collaborations with First Nations artists, and I received a Special Honour Award at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards for these collaborations. I have all of this to offer others.

Musicians

M09. Richmond Hill
Violinist, educator Internationally experienced violinist who now runs a chamber music institute interested in offering either traditional mentorship in violin or workshops, residencies combining technical aspects of playing with her artistic and life experiences.

M11. Toronto
Bassist, blues specialist Award-winning blues bassist offering traditional mentorship or seminars in bass playing with emphasis on blues

M12. Toronto
Principal Bass of Canadian Opera Orchestra Classical musician with experience at the highest level both in his education and experience. Offering mentorships in classical ensemble playing to individuals and groups.

M13. Niagara Falls
Guitarist and Bass Guitarist, Educator. Experienced both as a musician and administrator with exceptional computer skills, he is interested in offering individual mentorships in guitar and the realities of the music business.

M14.  Hamilton
Noted flautist interested in offering one on one mentorships in solo work or chamber music

Singer/Songwriters

M16. Batchawana Bay, Ontario
Runs an artists retreat. Interested in mentoring at that location.

M17. Toronto
Eric Andersen called him “a marvellous writer, musican, and performer. It was an honor to share the stage with him.” Bobby Curtola called him “a huge talent. He has a unique gift of turning life’s moments into great songs.” From Michael Peterson: “His lyrics remind me so much of Kristofferson’s best work. What a gift!” And Norbert Putnam said “It was an honour having him in Muscle Shoals. We enjoyed the man and his music. I Just Called Him Dad is a classic song.”